The chaotic start of the Dutch Grand Prix is set for a formal review, with Pierre Gasly confirming that the procedure will be examined after a series of incidents on the opening lap. Max Verstappen's crash at the final corner was the most dramatic moment, as the Red Bull driver hit a damp kerb and slammed into the concrete wall.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Bortoleto miraculously avoided a major accident when his Audi spun 360 degrees, sending plumes of smoke through the midfield. The incidents raised questions about the decision to start the race with a standing grid start despite mixed track conditions, with the final corner still damp in patches.
The FIA had the option to use a rolling start or add extra laps behind the safety car, but chose a conventional start after just one formation lap. Gasly, who started inside the top ten, was one of the first drivers on the scene after Verstappen's crash. He expressed his preference for either a normal out-lap without the safety car or an additional lap behind it to allow drivers to assess the track.
“I thought the point was to go at least once through the last corner on the banking with the safety car before doing the normal race start,” Gasly said. Despite the tricky conditions, the Alpine driver admitted that tyre choice would not have changed, as slicks were still the only viable option. However, he emphasized the need for a safer procedure in the future.
Gasly described the final corner as the wettest part of the track, making it extremely tricky even to exit Turn 13. “Max had a massive snap on the wet patches, and he couldn't catch it,” he added. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges posed by mixed conditions and the importance of reviewing start procedures to ensure driver safety.
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